After 7 seasons with the Team In Training Mid-Pen Run team….I’m going for my FIRST Triathlon!!! That’s right Swim, Bike & Run all in the same event.

I have registered and will be training and participating in the Wild Flower Triathlon on May 1, 2011. The event will consist of an Olympic distance race: 1500m(.93mi) Swim, 40K(24.8mi) Bike, & 10k(6.2mi) Run. I am very nervous, but ready for this new challenge. I will work hard to learn all that I can and do my very best. I am confident that the Coaches, Mentors and Captains who will be assisting in my training will provide me with all the knowledge necessary to be successful on this new adventure!!! The time has come for a change, so why not mix it up with 3 sports.

My family and friends….as I’ve mentioned before, I may work hard to be a stronger, better athlete, but nothing compares to the struggle cancer patients have EVERYDAY. This season I am more motivated than ever….and unfortunately, cancer is closer to me than ever too. Over the past week, I have found out that a friend is undergoing more in depth testing to determine whether she has leukemia while still battling breast cancer. I have seen the pain & worry in a co-workers eyes as she supports a family member through her fight with cancer. And finally, a family friend remembered, as she lost her fight a few years ago.

I have remained involved with Team in Training and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society because not only do I get to do something healthy for myself, but I also have the opportunity to help those who need a cure for their cancer. YOU have the power to help them too!!

This season I am fund raising and hope to raise $3000 by March 1, 2011 to help in the fight against leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and Hodgkins disease…this is where YOU have the power to help!!! Your donations will help me reach my goal and accelerate finding a cure for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.

I have also created a Facebook page "Dena's TNT Adventures" where I hope to document my progess during this new journey. If you are able, please visit my page!!!

Should you not be a member of the Facebook community, you can still see my progress by checking out my blog:

http://denamzlatunich.blogspot.com/

Support comes in all different ways...donations, a partner on a run or bike ride, encouragment, sharing my website and goals with those you know, and so much more.....I appreciate it ALL!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for all your support!!

I appreciate your time and hope this message has found you well…

GO TEAM!!!

Racing to Save Lives

Welcome to my Team In Training home page.

I'm training to participate in an endurance event as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training. All of us on Team In Training are raising funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives. I am completing this event in honor of all individuals who are battling blood cancers. These people are the real heroes on our team, and we need your support to cross the ultimate finish line - a cure!

Please make a donation to support my participation in Team In Training and help advance LLS's mission.

I hope you will visit my web site often. Be sure to check back frequently to see my progress. Thanks for your support!